TEM of a chloroplast from a tobacco leaf
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TEM of a chloroplast from a tobacco leaf
False-colour transmission electron micrograph of a chloroplast from a leaf of the tobacco plant, Nicotiana tabacum. Chloroplats are the sites of photosynthesis in green plants. The threadlike structures running the length of the chloroplast are grana, stacks of flattened membranes that contain the photosynthetic pigments, or chlorophylls. These pigments absorb & convert the Suns energy into the chemical energy required by the plant. The faint white patches within the chloroplast are called nucleoids, where chloroplast DNA is stored. Magnification: x6300 at 35mm size, x44, 000 at 8x10-inch size
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Botanical Science Chloroplast Chloroplasts Electron Micrograph Grana Nucleoid Photosynthesis Plant Structure Plastid Plastids Transmission
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This print showcases a false-colour transmission electron micrograph of a chloroplast extracted from a tobacco leaf. The intricate details captured in this image provide an insight into the inner workings of these vital organelles responsible for photosynthesis in green plants. The threadlike structures, known as grana, can be observed running along the length of the chloroplast. These stacks of flattened membranes house the essential photosynthetic pigments, or chlorophylls, which play a crucial role in absorbing and converting solar energy into chemical energy required by the plant. Within the chloroplast, faint white patches called nucleoids are visible. These nucleoids serve as storage sites for chloroplast DNA, contributing to genetic information necessary for proper functioning and development. With a magnification level of x6300 at 35mm size or an impressive x44,000 at 8x10-inch size, this TEM image provides scientists with an extraordinary view into the intricacies of cellular structure within plants. This remarkable photograph not only highlights botanical science but also emphasizes the significance of understanding plant structure and its fundamental role in sustaining life on our planet.
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